Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 44, Issue 6 , Pages 462-465 , November 2005

Endometrial Carcinoma Metastasis to the Distal Phalanx of the Hallux: A Case Report

  • Robby A. Amiot, DPM

      Affiliations

    • Wauwatosa, WI.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Rob Amiot, DPM, 201 North Mayfair Rd. Wauwatosa, WI 53226.
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  • Sean E. Wilson, DPM (FACFAS)

      Affiliations

    • Associate, Aspen Orthopaedics, Assistant Residency Director, Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI.
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  • Mary J. Reznicek, MD

      Affiliations

    • Pathologist, Medical Director of ACL Laboratories, West Allis, WI.
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  • Brad S. Webb, DPM

      Affiliations

    • 2nd year resident, Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI.

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PII: S1067-2516(05)00473-4

doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2005.07.014

Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 44, Issue 6 , Pages 462-465 , November 2005

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